The key to victory in any Pokemon game is understanding types, strengths, weaknesses and resistances. Pokemon Sword & Shield are no different – and so we’ve got a shiny new type chart to help you come up with a game plan.

Most of the time, Pokemon evolve into new, more powerful forms simply by leveling up. Some creatures require specific methods, however – and that’s often where special evolutionary items like evolution stones come into play. These items have different locations in every game, of course – and they all have new homes in Pokemon Sword […]

Weather has always been a part of the in-game systems in the Pokemon series, but in Pokemon Sword & Shield weather takes on a whole new meaning thanks to the various weather systems that can put in an appearance in the Wild Area – and what they do to the Pokemon encounters in that zone […]

As always, winning in battles in Pokemon Sword & Shield isn’t just determined by your choice of partner creature to battle with, but also your moves. To have access to the largest move pool possible, you’ll need to stock up on TMs, aka Technical Machines – and our TM List can help you out with […]

It’s probably not much of a spoiler to tell you that Pokemon Sword & Shield will see the protagonist character become the champion, as in every other Pokemon game. But what else is there to do in the post game once you’re the hero of Galar?

Pokemon abilities and moves are a major part of any battle, and in Pokemon Sword & Shield there are a range of new abilities and new moves you’ll find attached to certain newcomers and returning creatures alike.

As is series tradition, you won’t actually catch your first partner in Pokemon Sword & Shield – instead, your starter Pokemon will be gifted to you by the champion, Leon. And as ever, you’ll be given a choice between grass, fire and water – Grooky, Scorbunny and Sobble.